Britain's first "Barbie and Ken" dolls aimed at Muslim children are launched today in time for the religious festival of Eid. Aamina and Yousuf recite greetings in Arabic, along with verses from the Qur'an with English translations. But unlike brash Barbie, Aamina wears a hijab. Desi Doll Company, which is selling them online for £24.99 each, said: "This is an enjoyable way for children to learn about Islam and its teachings." Eid is due to fall on Tuesday to mark the end of 30 days of fasting.

KIDS OF 14 COULD CARRY ID CARDS

Children as young as 14 could be forced to carry ID cards, it was revealed yesterday. Home Office minister Meg Hillier told Labour delegates in Manchester the £4.5billion scheme's over-16 age limit may drop if cards "prove popular". Both the Tories and Lib Dems have vowed to scrap the cards.

COLLIDER IS KO'D

The £3.6billion Large Hadron Collider near Geneva will be off until spring while a fault is probed. It was shut down on Friday, just 10 days after the big switch-on.